Special Schools - Secondary Teacher

SPED (S/P) Special Schools

School Description: Horizon School is a special education school within Alpine School District that serves students with severe to profound disabilities. Within Horizon School we teach school-aged students from preschool up to 12th grade. 

Class Assignment: This teaching position will be in a class of Horizon secondary students (anywhere between 7th and 12th grades). 

Teacher Responsibilities and Requirements: 

• Development and implementation of student IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans (if applicable)
• Curriculum development and implementation
• Individual, small group, and whole class instruction based on IEP goals and state Essential Elements standards
• Create positive and engaging classroom environments
• Data collection and IEP goal progress monitoring
• Proper maintenance of student records
• Personal care support (i.e. feeding, toileting, and changing)
• Training and ongoing supervision of classroom paraprofessionals
• Frequent communication with parents, guardians, and staff
• Regular collaboration with teacher teams and other faculty members
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and run/move quickly if needed for student supervision and safety

• Email: dheaps@alpinedistrict.org
• School Phone: 801-610-8728
• Cell: 801-232-3122 (Call or Text)

Certification:

• SPED license is required
• Severe Disabilities (S/P) endorsement is preferred